Networking at a Glance
Dallas College offers many different ways to reach your career goals. Whether you want to jump into the workforce quickly or spend more time building advanced skills, we have the programs that fit your needs and timeline.
Certificate Programs
Estimated total tuition cost2:
$594-$4,320
Estimated time to complete1:
2-8 months
Courses offered at: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, and Richland 3
Associate Degrees
Estimated total tuition cost2:
$5,940
Estimated time to complete1:
2 years
Courses offered at: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, and Richland 3
Which Degrees and Certificates are Right for Me?
Workforce Training
Workforce training teaches you job skills fast. It can prepare you for a new job or help you grow at your current job. You will not earn "traditional" credits toward a degree, so your courses may not transfer to other colleges or universities. But you may earn Continuing Education Units or CEUs (which will appear on a transcript).
Estimated tuition total: $4,320 for in-county residents
Estimated time to completion: 4 months for full-time students
Estimated tuition total: $2,880 for in-county residents
Estimated time to completion: 2 months for full-time students
Estimated tuition total: $3,360 for in-county residents
Estimated time to completion: 4 months for full-time students
Learn more about CISCO Networking Technician Occupational Skills Award (CE)
Estimated tuition total: $2,160 for in-county residents
Estimated time to completion: 2 months for full-time students
Can I Get a Job?
Dallas College offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you gain the skills you need to start working right away.
- These credentials are often considered Career and Technical Education (CTE).
- These credentials are established with the assistance and cooperation of representatives from local business, to meet local and regional employment needs.
- Higher-level certificates and degrees will typically lead to a higher salary in the workforce.
- Workforce (CE) certificates can often be completed faster than traditional credit certificates but typically do not offer college credit.
- Level 1, Level 2, Enhanced Skills certificates and others offer college credit and are often stackable to help you build skills as you work toward an associate degree.
- Workforce credentials may give you college credit at Dallas College, but they may not transfer to other colleges or universities.
If you're unsure if this is the right path for you, you can talk to a pathway specialist for advice.
Pathway Specialist
- 972-669-6400
- PathwaySuccess@DallasCollege.edu
Credit Certificates
Credit certificates are short programs that teach you job skills fast. Think of them as a quick way to learn what you need for a career without spending years in school. These programs give you college credit, which means they count toward a degree if you decide to keep studying later.
Estimated tuition total: $891 for in-county residents
Estimated time to completion: 8 months for full-time students
Learn more about CISCO Networking CCNA Occupational Skills Award
Estimated tuition total: $891 for in-county residents
Estimated time to completion: 4 months for full-time students
Learn more about Fundamentals of Information Technology Skills Achievement Award
Estimated tuition total: $594 for in-county residents
Estimated time to completion: 8 months for full-time students
Estimated tuition total: $1,782 for in-county residents
Estimated time to completion: 8 months for full-time students
Estimated tuition total: $1,782 for in-county residents
Estimated time to completion: 8 months for full-time students
Estimated tuition total: $594 for in-county residents
Estimated time to completion: 4 months for full-time students
Learn more about Networking Virtualization Skills Achievement Award
Can I Get a Job?
Dallas College offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you gain the skills you need to start working right away.
- These credentials are often considered Career and Technical Education (CTE).
- These credentials are established with the assistance and cooperation of representatives from local business, to meet local and regional employment needs.
- Higher-level certificates and degrees will typically lead to a higher salary in the workforce.
- Workforce (CE) certificates can often be completed faster than traditional credit certificates but typically do not offer college credit.
- Level 1, Level 2, Enhanced Skills certificates and others offer college credit and are often stackable to help you build skills as you work toward an associate degree.
- Workforce credentials may give you college credit at Dallas College, but they may not transfer to other colleges or universities.
If you're unsure if this is the right path for you, you can talk to a pathway specialist for advice.
Pathway Specialist
- 972-669-6400
- PathwaySuccess@DallasCollege.edu
Associate Degrees
An associate degree is a two-year college program that helps you reach your goals. It gives you skills for a career or prepares you to continue at a four-year college. This degree can open doors to better jobs and new opportunities.
Estimated tuition total: $5,940 for in-county residents
Estimated time to completion: 2 years for full-time students
Can I Transfer?
Our Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates may not fully transfer to a four-year college or university.
- If your goal is to transfer, you may want to explore our Core Curriculum and Transfer Pathways.
- You may also want to explore a transfer degree, like an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science.
- The classes you take will count towards a bachelor's degree and are designed to be accepted by any public college or university in Texas.
If you're not sure if this is the right choice for you, you can talk to a Pathway Specialist for guidance.
Pathway Specialist
- 972-669-6400
- PathwaySuccess@DallasCollege.edu
Have Questions? We're Here To Help
Whether you're exploring programs, getting ready to apply or already a Dallas College student, it's normal to have questions.
We're here to make the process easier. Reach out to our team, and we'll help you find the information and support you need.
Contact a Recruitment Coach
What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?
Study Computer Networking, and you can troubleshoot issues with computer networks or protect them from digital threats. Check out a few of the incredible career opportunities you’ll be ready for. Your future starts here!
Computer Network Support Specialists
Median Salary
Job Openings
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Active Learning
- Complex Problem Solving
- Systems Analysis
- Troubleshooting
Computer Systems Analysts
Median Salary
Job Openings
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Systems Evaluation
- Active Listening
- Systems Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Active Learning
- Monitoring
- Complex Problem Solving
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Median Salary
Job Openings
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Systems Evaluation
- Writing
- Speaking
- Systems Analysis
- Operations Analysis
- Complex Problem Solving
- Active Learning
Information Security Analysts
Median Salary
Job Openings
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
- Speaking
- Writing
- Monitoring
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Systems Analysis
- Active Learning
All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.
CISCO Networking Academy
Dallas College El Centro Campus is an authorized CISCO Networking Academy, offering courses to help prepare students to take the appropriate Cisco Certified professional exams for CCNA and CCNP, Network Security and Voice over IP (VoIP).
Cisco training is the beginning of a career in network management, building the skills you need to thrive in networking jobs. Students learn how to design, build and secure intelligent networks, while developing other skills like leadership and collaboration. Soon after graduation, many of our alumni work as network engineers, designers, or administrators.
This program prepares you for the Cisco Certification exams. Students who take and pass the exams are certified as Networking Associates or Networking Professionals by Cisco.
Request More Info about the CISCO Networking Academy
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1Length of time is based on catalog degree plans. Prerequisites may be required, which are not included in this estimate. For most programs, full-time student status is assumed, a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
2Cost for credit courses is based on tuition rates for program hours for Dallas County residents. The price of most required learning materials (books, software, supplies, etc.) is included with the price of tuition. Certain programs may have additional costs above the standard tuition. Continuing Education courses may vary by program. Please review the Area of Study Overview and/or the Health Information Packets for additional costs and details. Visit our Paying for College site to learn more about cost, financial aid, scholarships and more.
3Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options. Not all degree and certificate offerings are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester.
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